How to Decorate a Tween Girl's Room

Wall Decor

Decorating your tween girl's room can be challenging because your daughter is discovering her identity during this pre-adolescent stage and she may frequently change her mind about what she likes and what she doesn't. Be smart and paint the walls in soft colors like yellow or lavender that will work more consistently as a background to the inconsistent "must haves" of your tween girl.

Things You'll Need

• Wall primer and paint
• Painting supplies
• Bedroom furniture
• Linens and curtains
• Poster frames/posters/command strips
• Wall decals

Instructions

1. Consider your tween's interests and paint the walls in colors that will work as your daughter transitions into a teenager. If your daughter loves horses, paint the room a soft green that will likely work as a background to nature-related themes. If your daughter's interests relate to musical groups, yellow offers a bright palate that will help showcase your daughter's posters. Let your daughter choose the color, with your guidance. She can also help tape, prime and paint the walls.

2. Arrange the furniture, bed first, then the bedside table, dresser, and desk. If necessary, place the dresser in the closet to free more floor space in the room. Try to create a corner or space near the window for daydreaming or reading. Add a window seat with storage or place a quirky chair that appeals to your daughter. Hang crystal prisms to catch the sunlight or string beads for curtains.

3. Select linens that reflect your daughter's tastes and interests. Linens are easier to change than wall colors, so let your tween take the lead on this choice. Give her a budget, and then visit online retailers together for ideas and selection.

4. Buy poster frames at your local craft supply or discount store. Framing her posters will make them more important, allow them to hang better on the wall and are easier to swap out when your daughter changes her mind. Hang the posters with Command strips or some other type of removable hangers that do not damage the wall. Chances are good that your tween will insist on re-arranging her furniture more than a few times, so it's good to be flexible with the wall art.

5. Find wall decals online that reflect your daughter's interests. Place a ballerina if your daughter loves dance, or trees of your girl loves nature. You could also write an inspiring message with decal words or letters. Wall decals are made of vinyl that sticks to your wall, but which can be repositioned as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Reversible duvet covers add flexibility without added expense.

• Open the windows for ventilation before you paint.

Resources

• Wall Decals